“Aggressive bear activity” has closed several trails in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

NPS notes that bear activity in Great Smoky Mountains National Park is high between May and August and visitors are likely to ...

Bears are active this time of year as they look for food and visitors should use “extreme caution.” Visitors were chased or ...

Bear activity at America's most-visited national park has caused several trails to be closed. Here's what to watch out for ...

The country's most-visited national park is full of natural wonders ‒ and tourists trekking to see them. This is a hidden gem ...

Park rangers said there have been several bear encounters on the trail, including one that chased visitors.

GATLINBURG, Tenn. — A popular hiking trail is back open to the public, taking hikers through the park and into the Great Smoky Mountains seven days a week. The Ramsey Cascades Trail was only open ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. JMichael-Photography/Getty Images Laurel Falls Waterfall in Great Smoky Mountains National Park The National Park Service will ...

As the weather gets warmer, it's time to plan visits to the Smokies! Here’s when some trails and roads reopen - and when ...

Great Smoky Mountains Natl. Park — With spring right around the corner, the Great Smoky Mountains National Park is gearing up for the next round of hikers. So which hikes are perfect as the weather ...

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (WATE) — Spring is here in East Tennessee and spring means wildflowers. There are over 1,500 kinds of flowering plants in Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Blooming flowers can be ...

This recreation area in North Carolina's Smoky Mountains is frequently cited as one of the best mountain biking destinations ...